The winners of the 2009 Cumbria Tourism Awards were revealed at a special ceremony in Kendal this month and Rothay Garden Hotel was the proud winner of one of the most important awards of the year the Lady Inglewood Award for Innovative People Management.Tourism professionals and businesses from around Cumbria gathered as the winners were announced by actor and broadcaster, Ted Robbins. The prizes recognised excellence both in business and in...more
Choosing the ideal honeymoon location is just one of the ways to make your wedding memorable. Here are our top 5 honeymoon destinations - one is sure to fulfil your every romantic and indulgent whim.The Languid Peace of the MaldivesThe Maldives have a peace and a tempo all their own, a languid rhythm that harmonises beautifully with the slow unfolding and happiness of your dream honeymoon.Watch the secret world beneath the sea unfold through the...more
Those who need a break from work and want to go do something interactive and different turn to adventure travel. This form of vacationing allows each individual to experience his travel time to the max based on his physical abilities and limitations. Adventure travel has become a popular choice for travelers of all ages because it is easy to customize a trip to one's unique needs and fitness level. If thinking about an adventure trip for your next outing then consider the tips mentioned in this article. With adventure travel you do not stand still for long periods. It helps you integrate with the environs through activity plans that are filled with fun and energy. Vacation locations in order to be effective need to be explorable and can be studied in depth. There is kayaking plus deep sea diving and climbing to do while on these travels. Some aid in converting unfortunate people into more self reliant groups. You can find adventure travel right in your own backyard or head to faraway places for the adventure of a lifetime. Everyone is welcome to try adventure travel. Vacations like this one are customizable so people can just alter them until they find the right fit for their...more
Did you think exotic overwater bungalows belonged exclusively to overseas destinations, or did you know we have a range of top Australian overwater bungalows right here on our doorstep?In Australia, we offer new meaning to the term 'overwater bungalow' and you'll love our unique, luxurious slant on a Tahitian classic. Time to start dreaming and...more
Taj Mahal is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and one of the most excellent ways to make your Indian vacation an unforgettable experience is to visit this enchanting beauty. A trip to Taj Mahal from Delhi, India is the very expedient point to commence your journey. The Taj Mahal Agra is approximately 220 kilometres from the...more
Agra holidays would indicate spending some quality time in the shadow of the 17th century marvel that go by the name of the Taj Mahal. It is possibly the most excellent way to initiate your holidays in India. No issue in which corner of the world you are approaching from, so much is the magnetism and attractiveness of the Taj Mahal that it just mesmerizes you completely and makes your vacation an issue to remember all through your life. Taj Mahal Agra provides special trips to Agra. A trip to Agra, the town of the Taj is one of the easiest things to chart out. As you touch the base in Delhi, the capital of India, you are practically very close to Agra. It will approximately take about half an hour to reach the destination Agra by air. You can arrive in Agra by road in more than two hours and by rail, it takes just about over an hour. Agra is well equipped to offer you excellent lodging. Agra has an exciting and action packed past. Ruled by the Mughals for nearly three hundred years, Agra is a city full of art and architecture. The majority of the buildings that we see nowadays were constructed throughout the reign of Akbar, Jehangir and Shah Jahan. Shah Jahan's...more
With the paranormal more popular than ever, why not use it as an excuse to shoe horn a little bit of history and education into your children's half term break, with Halloween conveniently situated around most schools half term schedules they won't...more
Let's face it; not many holidays can compare to a camping holiday, particularly when you go away with friends or family in an off road caravan or trailer tent. Of course this is largely due to the fact that you'll encounter very few limitations as to...more
Christmas is near and it is a time of giving and celebration. The idea of giving is to share your interests and to try and make the other person feel loved. To do this, one way is to give them something that you have made yourself. So to help you...more
Hopping into your car rental right away and heading out on the streets without checking the car that you're renting could cause some serious consequences such as road accidents. It is very important to check the vehicle first before using it to avoid...more
The town of Ypres (Ieper) looks like a small quiet town today with the gigantic cloth hall overlooks the market square of this beautifully rebuilt medieval town. The Ieper was a major cloth producing center in Europe in 1900s beginning. It was a...more
It has been called the ultimate in adventure travel in Australia and it's not difficult to see why. I was almost frozen with fear and panic as a huge shark, jaws gaping, drifted towards me with the ease and grace of an Olympic Ice...more